Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] Sept 2021 Period start date To 31[st] August 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Makants Greyhound Rescue NW
Charity registration number: 1161079
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the benefit to the public to relieve the suffering of abandoned and ex-racing greyhounds and to promote humane behaviour towards the greyhounds by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for the dogs in need of attention by reason of retirement, abandonment, mistreatment or ill usage.•To re-home/foster the greyhounds in line with Makants’ strict re- homing/fostering policy.•To educate the public regarding responsible dog ownership and to offer comprehensive help to all adopters/fosterers of ex racing greyhounds |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
In order to maintain the day-to-day care for its rescued ex-racing greyhounds, Makants’ charitable trustees supported by a team of exceptionally dedicated volunteers raise funds by way of store and street collections, car boot sales, auctions, raffles and other activities, such as summer and Christmas fairs and local dogs shows. In addition, a raft of other tasks are undertaken by the trustees and volunteers such as administration, social media communications/updates, re-homing checks, fostering dogs, transporting dogs for veterinary care and attendance at fund raising events. Raising awareness of the plight of racing greyhounds and educating the public about responsible dog ownership with an offer of comprehensive help to all adopters/fosterers is an integral part of Makants’ work and this is woven into all its activities. By way of example, volunteers are welcomed each day to assist with the collective group walk which ensures each kennelled dog receives appropriate daily exercise, can be assessed in a group situation and allows individuals to ‘get to know’ the breed and the work undertaken byMakants;this |
support is invaluable on many levels. Experience to date has shown that in many instances, the rescue of an ex-racing greyhound is an acute situation whereby third parties will make the dog available to Makants at short notice with no financial donation. Dogs that are taken in are often in need of basic care and veterinary treatment, with some inevitably having more complex medical needs such as epilepsy, impacted vertebrae, gum disease, chronic fracture injuries or amputated toes giving rise to joint/mobility issues and tail injuries; all of which Makants has experienced and dealt with. Makants implements a strategy of spaying and neutering all greyhounds within two weeks of rescue unless the dog is prior neutered, in season or the veterinary surgeon advises otherwise, in which case spaying or neutering will be undertaken when advised by the veterinary surgeon irrespective of whether the dog is kennelled, fostered or adopted. A positive focus is placed on assessing and rehabilitating each dog received so they may be successfully rehomed and enjoy a normal life – a healthy dog is never euthanized, and this is Makants’ promise to each and every dog that it receives. Each dog’s adoption is conditional and subject to the new owner entering into a written adoption agreement with Makants, whereby the new owner agrees: • to guarantee the health and wellbeing of the dog. • to maintain yearly vaccination boosters. • not to allow the dog to stray unsupervised. • to ensure the dog wears a collar at all times with owner’s details and the disc Makants provides. not to pass the dog to any third party without Makants’ written consent. • to abide by Makants’ spaying & neutering policy. to allow a representative from Makants to visit to ensure the dog’s welfare and care is appropriate. • any breach of the contract allows Makants to reclaim the dog. Each adoption is subject to the satisfactory completion of a vetting process to ensure the prospective home offered by a new owner meets the needs of the dog. Makants’ charitable trustees are aware of the statutory declaration and guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Makants has been able to maintain a highly motivated team of volunteers who have ensured that the care of its rescued ex-racing greyhounds has been of prime importance and a consistent achievement during the past year. During its financial year 2021/22, Makants has:•rescued and rehomed 76 ex-racing greyhounds in line with its strict re-homing/fostering policy and been able to offer comprehensive help to all adopters/fosterers. It is to the credit of all those who volunteer their support that Makants’ was able to achieve this rehoming rate.•This demonstrates (despite the continuing pandemic) a consistent, positive annual rehoming rate from 2020/21 (74 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds), 2019/20 (73 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds), 2018/19 (83 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds), 2017/18 (91 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds which included by exception the rescue, vaccination etc and successfully rehoming of a brooding bitch and all of her litter of 9 greyhound puppies (4 weeks old)), 2016/17 (72 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds) and 2015/16 (57 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds) which reflects the dedicated commitment supporting this charity.•made continuous necessary maintenance improvements to its existing kennel facilities. This included the upgradingof all kennels,the |
inclusion of an enrichment room to enhance our rehoming process , ensuring our rescue greyhounds have the best possibility of being rehomed , the carpark facility was upgraded and the new drainage system was completed in order to comply with kennel regulations • promoted humane behaviour towards the greyhounds by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for the dogs in need of attention by reason of retirement, abandonment, mistreatment or ill usage. • been able to educate the public regarding responsible and safe dog ownership, not least by its attendance at many public events where information has been made available and members of the public have been able to seek guidance and advice and necessary equipment such as leads, harnesses, coats and muzzles (if required) but also online.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Makants, as a growing voluntary charity working directly to improve the welfare of ex-racing greyhounds, aims to achieve its objective to at least maintain and, if possible, increase its cash reserve of c £203,635 to ensure:•it can maintain an appropriate contingency fund (equivalent to 12 months’ operating costs) is maintained to support, sustain, improve and assure continuity of future operations.•it can fund any exceptional and urgent welfare rescues which may require exceptional and costly funding for veterinary treatment and feeding care.•it can continue to accept more complex rescues where the ex-racing greyhound may require extended rehabilitation and kennelling rather than selecting only those greyhounds that may be more easily rehomed.•it can accumulate (in a high interest deposit account) a cash deposit towards its long-term strategic aim to purchase of a suitable property for Makants’ kennels to bepermanentlylocated at. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
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| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
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| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Makants Greyhound Rescue NW |
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| Registered charity number | 1161079 |
| Charity’s principal address | Makants Farm Mort Lane Tyldesley M29 8PF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Siobhan Hoppley | Founder, Trustee & Chair |
Siobhan Hoppley | ||
| Susan Sewell | Trustee - Rehoming | |||
| Joanne Maxwell | Trustee – Media & Admin |
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| Fiona Hughes | Trustee - Fundraising |
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| Wendy Draper | Trustee – Fundraising, Secretary |
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David Balmer |
Trustee & Treasurer | Resigned 31.08.22 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Fiona Hughes Position (eg Secretary, Fundraising Trustee Chair, etc) Date 26/06/2023
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Receipts and payments acco
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds
to the nearest £
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A1 Receipts
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Donations 65,766 - -
Fundraising Events 44,219 - -
Bank Interest Received 614 - -
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A3 Payments
Dog Food and Care 2,549 - -
Vet Fee 24,713 - -
Insurance 1,073 - -
Kennel Services 34,335 - -
Building Running Costs 7,119 - -
Transport Costs 1,473 - -
Cost of fund Raising Events 2,155 - -
Cost of Sale of Goods 9,608 - -
Printing , Post , Stationery & Computer
Supplies 953
Grants and Donations Paid
Bank Interest and Charges 96
Building Maintence 20,669
Miscellaneous 811
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Sub total 105,554 - -
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purchases, (see table)
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Total payments 105,554 - -
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Net of receipts/(payments) 5,045 - - A5 Transfers between funds - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 212,645 - Cash funds this year end 217,690 - -
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of
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| B1 Cash funds | Bank Accounts | and Paypal Total cash funds |
to nearest £ 217,690 - - 217,690 |
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B5 Liabilities
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65,766 81,957
44,219 34,326
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2,549 3,607
24,713 23,149
1,073 721
34,335 18,700
7,119 3,633
1,473 2,077
2,155 11,381
9,608
953 407
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20,669
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105,554 64,132
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5,045 52,368
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212,645 160,277
217,690 212,645
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Makants Greyhound Rescue NW On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2022 Charity no (if any) 1161079 Set out on pages Receipts and Payments pages 1&2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110812022. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ( ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Independent examiner's statement Signed: Date: Name: Justine Garner Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Chartered Accountant Address: CIO Makants Greyhound Rescue Makants Farm , Mort Lane Tyldesley , M29 8PF IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts For the period from CC16a To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Donations Fundraising Events Bank Interest Received to the nearest £ 65,766 44,219 614 65,766 44,219 614 81,957 34.326 217 total ( ross Income or AR) 110,599 110,599 116,500 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Total receipts 10, 99 110,599 A3Pa ments Dog Food and Care Vet Fee Insurance Kennel Services Building Running Costs Transport Costs Cost of fund Raising Events Cost of Sale of Goods Printing , Post , Stationery & Computer lies Grants and Donations Paid Bank Interest and Charges Building Maintence Miscellaneous 2,549 24.713 1,073 34,335 7,119 1,473 2,155 9.608 2,549 24,713 1,073 34,335 7,119 1,473 2,155 9,608 3,607 23,149 721 18,700 3,633 2,077 11,381 953 953 407 96 20,669 811 96 20,669 811 380 77 Sub total 105,554 105,554 64,132 A4 Asset and investment urchases see table Sub total Total payments 105,554 105,554 64,132 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 5,045 5,045 52,368 212,645 217,690 212,645 217,690 160, 212,645 77 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 0910612023
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period te tai Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Bank Accounts and Paypal 217,690 Total cash funds 217,690 (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details etails Fund to which asset belon Cost (optional) Current value tional B3 Investment assets Det Fund to which asset belon Current value tional B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Cost (optional) Details Fund to which relates Amount due tional When due tional B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 0910612023